2012 YAMAHA SUPERJET steering

Maintenance
57
(3) Remove the steering cable pivot bolt.
(4) Select the nozzle angle, install the steer-
ing cable pivot bolt with the lock washer in
the desired position (P1 or P2) on the
steering column, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.TIP:
The outermost hole in the steering column
cannot be used.
(5) Securely connect the steering cable joint
to the steering cable pivot bolt.
(6) Securely install the steering pole cover
and two bolts in their original positions.
1Steering cable pivot bolt
2Steering column
1Nozzle angles
1Nozzle angles
2Steering cable pivot bolt positions
Standard steering cable pivot bolt posi-
tion:
P2
Tightening torque:
Steering cable pivot bolt:
5.4 Nm (0.55 kgf-m, 4.0 ft-lb)
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Maintenance
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EJU40830Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to
be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any ques-
tions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This“” mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
This“” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, replace 59
Lubrication pointsLubricate 53
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate 60
Fuel systemCheck—
Fuel filterCheck 60
Check, replace—
Fuel tankCheck, clean—
CarburetorCheck, adjust—
Engine idling
speedCheck, adjust 61
Carburetor throt-
tle shaftCheck—
Bilge strainerClean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle
angleCheck, adjust—
Handlebar pivot
shaftCheck, adjust—
Steering frictionCheck, adjust—
Throttle cableCheck, adjust—
Choke cableCheck, adjust 60
BatteryCheck, charge—
Rubber couplingCheck—
Engine mountCheck—
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Trouble recovery
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compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water,
and then remove the hood.
(2) Turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”.
(3) Turn the watercraft over far enough to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. NOTICE: Turning the wa-
tercraft on its side with the hood re-
moved could cause damage to the
steering pole. Use two people to pro-
vide enough support to make sure
that the steering pole is not damaged.
[ECJ00701]
(4) Turn the watercraft upright again.
(5) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could re-
sult.
[ECJ00791]
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Index
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 58
Post-launch checks .................................. 38
Post-operation care .................................. 49
Pre-launch checks.................................... 34
Pre-operation check points ...................... 34
Pre-operation checklist............................. 32
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Recommended equipment ....................... 11
Rustproofing ............................................. 54
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 13
Safety equipment check ........................... 38
Spark plugs, checking .............................. 59
Start switch............................................... 18
Starting off ................................................ 44
Starting the engine on water .................... 40
Steering friction, adjusting ........................ 55
Steering pole ............................................ 19
Steering pole check.................................. 36
Steering system ....................................... 19
Steering system checks ........................... 35
Stern rope hole......................................... 24
Stopping the engine ................................. 42
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 44
Storage pouch .......................................... 24
Storage pouch checks.............................. 37
Submerged watercraft .............................. 67
Switch checks .......................................... 37
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 19
Throttle lever checks ................................ 36
Tool kit...................................................... 55
Towing the watercraft ............................... 67
Transporting ............................................. 30
Troubleshooting ....................................... 63
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 63
Turning the watercraft .............................. 42
W
Water separator ....................................... 21
Water separator check ............................. 35
Watercraft characteristics......................... 12
Watercraft control functions ..................... 18
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